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The zone of proximal development: how does the theory translate to the classroom?
The zone of proximal development: how does the theory translate to the classroom?
Theories of proximal development and social contagion suggest that group activities enhance knowledge-sharing and internalisation through feedback, discussions around challenges and the development of skills, writes Shwetha Mudabagilu Krishnappa
Shwetha Mudabagilu Krishnappa
Manipal Academy of Higher Education